Bresciano, born in 1996: these are two important facts to describe a rider like Gianmarco Quaresmini.
Strong, young and above all fast character that over the years has carved out an important place in the world of motorsport.
The 2022 season promises to be very demanding and fierce starting from the commitment in the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia, where the Porsche 992 officially debuts.
For the Brescia rider this is an advantage, given that he knows the new car well, used in the Porsche Carrera Cup France in 2021.
Thanks to the excellent work by Porsche, Giammarco will be able to take part in both championships, given the lack of concurrences.
In this exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, the Lombard explains how he will approach this new season.
“I am really happy with this incredible opportunity, returning to the Supercup is fantastic, thanks to the opportunity on the part of Team Ombra – Centro Porsche Brescia – to use the slot available to them”, Quaresmini begins.
Gianmarco Quaresmini, Tsunami RT
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Given the full line-up, a window opened thanks to the renunciation by another team …
“And I said yes straight away, I didn’t think about it too much, also considering the experience accumulated last year with the 992”.
How do you face this challenge?
“In my opinion it is the right step to take, after a year of apprenticeship with the new car it is the right time to move to an international championship. For me the Supercup is the most competitive and prestigious championship, and one of the most difficult given the level of the riders present “.
This further experience will surely be an excellent business card for you, now among the most complete riders on the grid …
“The goal is certainly to do well and try to stay ahead as much as possible”.
After several seasons, ABS “disappears” in the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia: one more year of experience in this respect will be an advantage for you. Can you explain to us what it consists of?
“Finally we are back to racing without ABS, a decisive and lasting line that allows you to focus on the type of driving, without continuing to adapt every time. In this way you can take the car in “hand”. After the first tests the results are excellent, in Vallelunga we set the new track record ”.
How is the new car?
“The 992 compared to the previous one is a spaceship, much more downforce, without ABS you can almost brake on the same points as the 991, you get there very well. As for the lockouts, I must say that unless an error or to put too much pressure on the pedal, they are difficult to reach ”.
Gianmarco Quaresmini, Tsunami RT
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How does the front behave?
“There is an excellent aerodynamic load up front, you can bring a lot more speed into the corners. You can feel the step evolved also at the chassis level, it is much more of a racing car. The demonstration of all this is represented by the time in Vallelunga, we have improved that of the 2021 pole and it must be considered that there are some braking where the steering wheel is turned, therefore not with straight wheels. All this demonstrates the great performance of the 992 “.
How much do you think it is faster than the 991?
“Given the Vallelunga test, I think it’s faster than a second and a half. I repeat that at the ‘Piero Taruffi’, without ABS, some braking sections are very demanding because you don’t get straight wheels. The car goes really fast. Overall it is fast, progressive out of corners, precise; in short, a real delight! “.
Season 2022, what should we expect from Quaresmini?
“I definitely want to repeat the last few seasons, I’ve always been there to play it and maybe repeat the 2018 title. As always, it will be a tight season, but Team Ombra will put me in a position to fight at the top.”
And what can you tell us about Supercup?
“The goal is to be able to stay in the Top5 and the dream is to get on the podium. I really want to thank the Ombra Team – Centro Porsche Brescia, they are really good, they always do my best, encouraging me to bring out the best. They tell me every time that I must not be satisfied and this always pushes me to improve myself “.
911 GT3 cup by Quaresmini, Ombra Racing, for 2022
In this regard, Motorsport.com also reached Davide Mazzoleni, Team Manager of the Lombard team, for a comment on his boyfriend.
“Gianmarco has been an integral part of the team since the first test carried out in 2021. We appreciate his gritty approach and together we are working hard to be ready to do well in Supercup as well,” explains Mazzoleni.
“The International program will also be the best preparation for the Carrera Cup Italy. Gianmarco has already been Champion and we have all the credentials to try again together”.
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